Philippine Soldiers, Supporters
Arrested After Failed Revolt

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Updated Nov. 30, 2007 4:57 a.m. ET

MANILA, Philippines -- Fifty military officers and their supporters, including a former vice president, were under arrest Friday and others were being sought following a failed attempt to trigger a "people-power" revolt against President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Planned rallies by leftists to mark a national holiday drew small crowds, and several hundred protesters were blocked by police from approaching the presidential...